Top Cape Town Beaches

There are whopping 72 beaches in Cape Town with a coastline extending 307km along the West Coast, Cape Peninsula and False Bay. We are truly spoilt for choice when it comes to deciding where we want to spend a day relaxing on the beach, have a picnic, go for some fun and games or swim in a tidal pool.

Cape Town is also proud to be home to nine international Blue Flag beaches, including Bikini, Camps Bay, Mnandi, Strandfontein, Muizenberg, Llandudno, Clifton 4th and Melkbosstrand. Though it’s impossible to choose, here’s a selection of our 15 favourite Cape Town beaches, including insider’s tips on how to make the most of your beach day.